Greetings from Szczecin, Poland! Today is . I have been here for about 6 months and am really enjoying it. When I found out about this assignment I didn't even know we had a base in Poland. And technically, we don't. I work for a NATO unit and not a traditional Air Force unit on a traditional Air Force base.
When I told people where I was going the most common response was "Poland?!?!?!?!?" One person even asked me if Poland was still a country! Yes it is.
Szczecin (pronounced shh-CHE-chin, where the che is pronounced the same as in check) is in the northwest portion of Poland. It is the major port city and is also becoming a popular tourist location. To put it in perspective, here's how far some more well known cities are from Szczecin.
| City | Distance in kilometers | Distance in miles |
|---|---|---|
| London, England | 1255 | 780 |
| Krakow, Poland | 636 | 395 |
| Warsaw, Poland | 566 | 352 |
| Berlin, Germany | 151 | 94 |
| Paris, France | 1209 | 751 |
| Copenhagen, Denmark | 465 | 289 |